Role Overview & Specifications
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs directpatient care under the direct supervision of a RN or LPN/LVN or other licensedmedical professional. The CNA/NA performs a variety of individualized patient careactivities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for thepersonal needs and comforts of patients.
The Correctional RN works in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, correctional officers, and administrators to ensure the well-being of the incarcerated population. The Correctional RN utilizes their knowledge to address the specific challenges and limitations of the correctional environment while providing care to their patient population. This care includes both routine and emergency health care in a correctional facility setting.
Essential
Duties And
Responsibilities
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care Performs focused interview to identify specific patient's needs Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition Conducts health histories on newly-admitted inmates When necessary, makes referrals of inmates to the staff physician, nurse practitioner, dentist, or mental health professional Determines the need for emergency hospital care and ensures that all medication is administered in accordance with standard operating procedures and as ordered by the authorizing authority Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from healthcare members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses Documents the patient’s plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions Identifies and prioritizes actions based on patient care
requirements Monitors consistency between patient plan of care and actions of medical staff Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard Initiates and evaluates patient
education Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions Documents patient’s response to nursing and other interventions Supervises, trains and directs other healthcare professionals on site such as LPNs, CNAs, etc.Performs other
duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum
Requirements
Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices Minimum of one year of correctional health care
experience preferred Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable Current CPR if applicable TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) Must meet all federal, state and local
requirements Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA
requirements Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication
skills; proficiency in the English language is required Computer proficiency required Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following
benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing
experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis Is An
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an actively verified employer hiring talent across technology, engineering, and operations.
- Headquarters: United States / United Kingdom
- Company Size: 1,000+ employees
- Trust Rating: 95 / 100 (Official Registry Audited)
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